Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
Max. size: |
37 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 36 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to the west coast of Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Has relatively large scales (20-26) and leopard-like color pattern of spots, blotches and lines. |
Biology: |
Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300), on reefs (Ref. 127767). Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2022 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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